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Arzakan, Armenia

Kotayk · Armenia

Arzakan is a small town in Kotayk, Armenia with a population of 2,829. Elevation: 4,865 ft (1,483 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

2,829 Population 222/sq mi density
4,865 ft Elevation 1,483 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Arzakan

Arzakan

Arzakan, is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. The Aghveran resort is located in Arzakan. There are the large ruins of the 10th- or 11th-century Neghutsi Vank, located along a ravine to the northwest of the village. There are also the 13th-century monastic ruins of Ghuki Vank and 13th-century ruins of Surb Gevorg in the vicinity.

People

Population2,829
Density222/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Population2,829
Population Density222 / sq mi
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Coordinates40.4501°, 44.6083°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceKotayk
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall72.2 inches (183 cm)

About Arzakan

Arzakan is a small town in Armenia (Kotayk) with a population of 2,829. The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Arzakan

Arzakan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.4
Arzakan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 72.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below Armenia avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates40.4501°N, 44.6083°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 72.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 126 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 94 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 63 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 93 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 124 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 87 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 56 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 49 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 74 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 114 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 149 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 96 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 106 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 106 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 102 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 76 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 92 km
Jun 19, 1991 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 36 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 38 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 87 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 105 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 107 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 137 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Arzakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Arzakan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Arzakan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botanical museum
Hovsep Margaryan house-museum
Khachatur Abovyan
Museum of Science and Technology
Orbeli Brothers museum
Perch Proshyan House-Museum

Libraries in Arzakan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charentsavan Library0.0
GoldenYerevan0.0
The 29th Library Branch0.0
Գրադարան0.0

Farmers Markets in Arzakan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Komitasi Shuka
Venus
Հին շուկա
Շուկա
Շուկա

Hotels in Arzakan

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Aghveran Ararat Resort"
"Alpiakan Manushak"
"Best Western Aghveran"
"Voske Getak"
"Yereqnuk"
Academy rest house
Guest House Aghveran
Karin
Park Resort Aghveran

Gas Stations in Arzakan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #2218684274

Breweries in Arzakan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aring Brewery
Aring Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Arzakan

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Ski Resorts Near Arzakan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tsaghkadzor Ski resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Arzakan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Arzakan

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
"Art Med" MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTER
"Art Med" MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTER
"Cito Lab"
"Madatyan" Psychological Center
DiaLab
Eva med
Halomed
Kantegh Medical Center
Matikyan Dental Clinic
Medesy
Medicus
Republican Speleotherapy Center
Vardanants Medical Center ''Kochar'' Branch
VitaMed
Wigmore

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arzakan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ghuk
Neghuts Vank
Surb Stepanos

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,500 m (4,922 ft)

🇦🇲 About Armenia

Capital Yerevan
Population 3,090,500
Area 29,800 km²
GDP (USD) $24,185,982,216
GDP per capita $8,159
HDI 0.786
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 80.0%
Urban population 65.7%
Currency AMD (Dram)
Languages Armenian
Calling code +374
TLD .am
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Armenia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 2 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 5 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 6 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 28 Army Day Բանակի օր
Mar 8 Women's Day Կանանց տոն
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ամանոր
Apr 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Եղեռնի զոհերի հիշատակի օր
May 1 Labour Day Աշխատանքի օր
May 9 Victory and Peace Day Հաղթանակի և Խաղաղության տոն
May 28 Republic Day Հանրապետության օր
Jul 5 Constitution Day Սահմանադրության օր
Sep 21 Independence Day Անկախության օր
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ամանոր

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arzakan

What is the population of Arzakan?

Arzakan has a population of 2,829 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 222 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arzakan?

Arzakan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 72.2 inches of snow.

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